derisive

[US]/dɪ'raɪsɪv/
[UK]/dɪ'raɪsɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. showing contempt or ridicule; mocking; able to be laughed at

Phrases & Collocations

derisive laughter

derisive comments

derisive tone

Example Sentences

She couldn't hide the derisive tone in her voice.

His derisive laughter echoed through the room.

The derisive comments made her feel small.

He shot her a derisive look before turning away.

The derisive remarks stung more than she expected.

His derisive attitude towards the project was discouraging.

She responded with a derisive snort of laughter.

The derisive tone in his voice made her uneasy.

The derisive glances from her colleagues made her self-conscious.

He couldn't help but smirk in a derisive manner.

Real-world Examples

" Kohakwa iyathtokyai! " The tone was menacingly derisive.

Source: Brave New World

Hermione's terrified look vanished as she let out a derisive snort.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Malfoy howled with derisive laughter; Crabbe and Goyle guffawed stupidly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

He gave a short, derisive laugh. Harry and Ron exchanged excited looks.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Franti burst into a derisive laugh, in the face of a soldier who was limping.

Source: "Education of Love" November

His derisive tone increased her irritation.

Source: Veil

Holmes clapped his hands with amusement, and then pointed a derisive finger.

Source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: New Cases (Volume 1)

The derisive Jew laughter of Heine ran through the university and everything else in Berlin.

Source: The Education of Henry Adams (Volume 1)

Marianne smiles, and the smile that comes out is smug, almost derisive, and she says: Okay.

Source: Normal People by Sally Rooney

" Just because I don't do it in public—! " Ginny screamed with derisive laughter, trying to push Harry out of the way.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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